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	<title>Scuba Shack - GUE &#38; PADI Training - Diver Equipment - Connecticut &#187; Steve McGough</title>
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		<title>Hawaii on the Kona Aggressor in Nov. 27 – Dec. 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve McGough</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hawaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kona Aggressor]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Plenty of space still available on the Kona Aggressor for this week. Although not an official group trip, we&#8217;ve confirmed plenty of space is available and four divers associated with Scuba Shack are already booked on the trip! If you are interested, please contact Scuba Shack right away using the form below. About the Diving [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Plenty of space still available on the Kona Aggressor for this week. Although not an official group trip, we&#8217;ve confirmed plenty of space is available and four divers associated with Scuba Shack are already booked on the trip!</p>
<p><span id="more-880"></span>If you are interested, <strong>please contact</strong> Scuba Shack right away <strong>using the form below</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>About the Diving</strong><br />
<span style="line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kona-aggressor-platform.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-888 colorbox-880" title="kona-aggressor-platform" src="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kona-aggressor-platform-300x187.jpg" alt="kona-aggressor-platform" width="300" height="187" /></a>The Big Island&#8217;s volcanic underwater topography is a diver&#8217;s wonderland. Lava tubes, bommies, arches and huge craters like “Au Au Crater,” create a spectacular backdrop for Hawaii’s many indigenous species of butterfly fish. Photographers will delight in the many patient subjects like Spanish Dancers, turtles, mantas and frogfish.</span></p>
<p>And of course &#8211; don&#8217;t forget the big animal encounters including whales and manta rays!</p>
<p><strong>Trip Price</strong><br />
The Kona Aggressor has room for 14 guests, four sleep in one available quad stateroom on the upper deck ($2,435 per person, quad occupancy) and the other ten guests sleep in five deluxe staterooms ($2,635 per person, double occupancy) with queen size bed and a single bunk above.</p>
<p>The price includes accommodations aboard the yacht, diving, compressed air tanks, weights and weight belts, airport transfers on day of arrival and departure, meals (Saturday dinner through Saturday breakfast except Friday night dinner) and snacks, non-alcoholic and local alcoholic beverages. Nitrox is only $100 for the week.</p>
<p>If you are interested in this trip, please contact us <strong>immediately</strong>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kona-aggressor-boat.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-893 colorbox-880" title="kona-aggressor-boat" src="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kona-aggressor-boat-150x150.jpg" alt="kona-aggressor-boat" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kona-aggressor-manta.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-887 colorbox-880" title="kona-aggressor-manta" src="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kona-aggressor-manta-150x150.jpg" alt="kona-aggressor-manta" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kona-aggressor-layout.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-892 colorbox-880" title="kona-aggressor-layout" src="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kona-aggressor-layout-150x150.jpg" alt="kona-aggressor-layout" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kona-aggressor-camera.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-891 colorbox-880" title="kona-aggressor-camera" src="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kona-aggressor-camera-150x150.jpg" alt="kona-aggressor-camera" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kona-aggressor-deluxe.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-889 colorbox-880" title="kona-aggressor-deluxe" src="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kona-aggressor-deluxe-150x150.jpg" alt="kona-aggressor-deluxe" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kona-aggressor-quad.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-890 colorbox-880" title="kona-aggressor-quad" src="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kona-aggressor-quad-150x150.jpg" alt="kona-aggressor-quad" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
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		<title>Divers Alert Network offers travel and diver insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 21:45:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve McGough</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[DAN]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Along with offering a variety of Divers Alert Network (DAN) training programs, Scuba Shack is also a DAN Business Partner in support of their mission. As a non-profit medical and research organization, DAN&#8217;s staff is dedicated to the safety of scuba divers around the world. DAN provides the only 24 hour a day, 365 day [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Along with offering a variety of Divers Alert Network (DAN) training programs, Scuba Shack is also a DAN Business Partner in support of their mission. As a non-profit medical and research organization, DAN&#8217;s staff is dedicated to the safety of scuba divers around the world.</p>
<p>DAN provides the only 24 hour a day, 365 day a year emergency hot-line to help local authorities coordinate life-saving services for injured divers. The organization moved from providing only emergency and research services into training about 10 years ago and many of the Scuba Shack instructors teach popular programs including Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Injuries, First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries, AED Use for Aquatic Emergencies, and On-Site Neurological Assessment for Divers among other programs.</p>
<p>Along with enrolling in the excellent training programs, Scuba Shack&#8217;s staff suggests that you become a DAN member yourself in support of their mission. Along with excellent member benefits, you can select from three valuable diving insurance programs. DAN also offers trip cancellation insurance which is a strongly suggested option for all those on Scuba Shack group trips.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about DAN&#8217;s insurance programs or training classes, stop by Scuba Shack today and our staff will provide you with additional information.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.DiversAlertNetwork.org/join/index.asp?RC=291825" target="_blank"><img class="colorbox-650"  src="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ad_joindan.gif" border="0" alt="Join the Divers Alert Network (DAN) - Scuba Diving and Dive Safety Association" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/trip/refer.asp?RC=291825" target="_blank"><img class="colorbox-650"  src="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/banner-dan-trip-insurance.jpg" border="0" alt="Purchase trip cancellation and interruption insurance through DAN" /></a></p>
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		<title>Return trip to Bonaire scheduled for October</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 19:51:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve McGough</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel (Archive)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bonaire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Plaza Resort]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shore diving]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Bonaire is all about shore diving. If you are an absolute beginner or a highly advanced diver, you&#8217;ll feel right at home on Bonaire in the Netherland Antillies. Scuba Shack&#8217;s next trip to the island just north of Venezuela is scheduled for this October, and you&#8217;re invited. Plaza Resort Bonaire is only minutes from the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bonaire is all about shore diving. If you are an absolute beginner or a highly advanced diver, you&#8217;ll feel right at home on Bonaire in the Netherland Antillies. Scuba Shack&#8217;s next trip to the island just north of Venezuela is scheduled for this October, and you&#8217;re invited.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-629" href="http://scubashackct.com/return-trip-to-bonaire-scheduled-for-october/bonaire-02/"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-629 colorbox-625" title="bonaire-02" src="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/bonaire-02-150x150.jpg" alt="bonaire-02" width="150" height="150" /></a>Plaza Resort Bonaire is only minutes from the international airport and truly is a tropical paradise with tropical plants, coconut palms and a white-sand beach right on the property.</p>
<p>The two bedroom non-smoking villas &#8211; each with two full baths &#8211; feature air conditioning, kitchen, dining area, color TV and Italian tiled floors. Plenty of room (1400 square feet-plus) is available for four adults to spread out in comfort.</p>
<p>Remember, since Bonaire is all about the great shore diving, each villa includes a rental truck that you can use to explore the island and go diving. Pick up your tanks (nitrox is included for the full week) at Toucan Diving, a PADI Five Star Dive Center, located right on the property and hit the road!</p>
<p>Scuba Shack has arranged for airfare with Delta Airlines, but limited space is available. For additional details, or to make your reservations today, call Scuba Shack at (860) 563-0119.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/trip/refer.asp?RC=291825" target="_blank"><img class="colorbox-625"  src="http://scubashackct.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/banner-dan-trip-insurance.jpg" border="0" alt="Purchase trip cancellation and interruption insurance through DAN" /></a></p>
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		<title>New Web site launching for Scuba Shack</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve McGough</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News (Archive)]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Scuba Shack is in the process of rolling out a new Web site. We will be adding a couple of new features to the site and using a new content management system to add and update content. You&#8217;ll also see more posts from our dive pros about their diving adventures in the near future. Please [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Scuba Shack is in the process of rolling out a new Web site. We will be adding a couple of new features to the site and using a new content management system to add and update content. You&#8217;ll also see more posts from our dive pros about their diving adventures in the near future.</p>
<p>Please bear with us as we migrate the content. The content for some pages is still being developed, but all of the information posted now is current.</p>
<p>New features that should be completed by early April include:</p>
<p><strong>Site search engine</strong><br />
The search engine will allow you to search all of the content, news and blog posts on the site.</p>
<p><strong>Google calendar</strong><br />
You&#8217;ll still be able to access the <a href="http://ical.mac.com/WebObjects/iCal.woa/wa/default?u=ephayes&amp;v=1&amp;n=Class Schedules.ics" target="_blank">training director&#8217;s calendar</a> (Ed&#8217;s), but if you use Google calendar yourself, you&#8217;ll be able to subscribe to the Scuba Shack calendars which will list start dates for training classes, events and travel opportunities. The calendar has already been implemented.</p>
<p><strong>RSS feed</strong><br />
If you&#8217;d like to subscribe to our <a href="http://scubashackct.com/feed/rss/" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>, we now have one available. You&#8217;ll be immediately notified anytime that we post a new article on the site. The RSS feed has been implemented.</p>
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